Connectional Lay Organization Election Results for 2025-2029
President
Matikane Makiti 19th District* 638
Simeon Rhoden 5th District 473
First Vice President
Dorothy Henderson 12th District*
Second Vice President
Simon Letsoko 19th District* 329
Jerry Turner 4th District 772
Third Vice President
Lovie Aaron 12th District*
Recording Secretary
Monique Hudson Green 6th District*
Assistant Recording Secretary
Edna Watson 2nd District* 774
Alfred Wolobah 14th District 328
Corresponding Secretary
Cheryl Hammond Hopewell 1st District*
Treasurer
Kathy Drayton 10th District*
Financial Secretary
Carolyn A. Walker-Kimbro 3rd District
Chaplain
Charlie Nichols 11th District*
Historiographer
William "Bill" Ayers 2nd District*
Director of Lay Activities
Patricia H. Wright 11th District*
Director of Public Relations
Dianne Battle 9th District*
All Roads Lead to Branson for a weekend of fun, fellowship, shopping and Sight and Sounds Production of David.
The Midwest Conference Lay Organization is hosting an excursion to Branson.
Gather your local organizations, friends and family. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Please see the attached flyer and be guided by the deadlines. ACT FAST TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
Please note the contact persons on the flyer, please complete the form and email it to either Nedra Locke or Lori Miller at the email addresses noted on the flyer. Click HERE for the form.
We are finalizing the Itinerary but here is draft:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
2:30P - 3:00p: Arrive at the departure location ( we are looking at 2 locations. 1 in Topeka and 1 in KC )
3:00P - Depart for Branson
7:00P - Arrive in Branson, Missouri
7:15P - 9:00P - Dinner (at one of the local restaurants. It will most likely be a buffet due to the size of our party)
9:15p - 9:30P - Arrive at the Holiday Express Hotel
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
7:00a - 9:00a - Breakfast at the Hotel
9:30a: Depart for the Tanger Outlet Mall or free time
1:00p - First return Motorcoach back to Hotel
3:00P - Last Motorcoach pick up from the Mall
3:00P- 5:30P - Dinner on your own
6:30P - Load the Motorcoach for Sight and Sound Theatre
6:45P - Depart for Sight and Sound Theatre
7:30P - Production of David
9:30P-9:45P - Return to Hotel
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
7:00a - 9:00a - Breakfast at the Hotel
9:00a-9:30a - Check out
9:30a - Depart Hotel
12noon-1:00P - Arrive Lambert's Cafe
1:00P - 3:00P - Lunch
3:30P - Depart to Return to Kansas City
WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME!
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS OUT!
